In a bid to save a shrinking league, the English Premiership is reportedly planning a shift to a franchise model, similar to the NFL or IPL, potentially by 2026. Hit

The Stormers get back on track in Cape Town with a comfortable win against Connacht, while the Bulls’ trip to Limerick ends in a loss against Munster, according to the

The aerial threat of Aphelele Fassi, coupled with Lukhanyo Am’s skills on attack and defence, is a timely boost for the Sharks behind enemy lines in Scotland on Friday. This

A highly respected New Zealand coach and former playmaker is reportedly one of the front-runners to replace director of rugby Michael Cheika at Leicester Tigers next season. According to Australia’s

Monument and Glenwood played out a thrilling draw at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival on Thursday, while there were wins for Wynberg and Pretoria Boys’ in Joburg. At Kearsney, Monnas

Head coach John Plumtree says the challenge for “a strong Sharks side on paper” is to click into gear and work hard against an in-form Edinburgh outfit on Friday night.

Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop in one of five changes to Edinburgh’s starting XV for Friday’s Vodacom URC match against the Sharks. Schoeman and fellow Scotland front-rower D’arcy Rae

UCT winger Ntokozo Makhaza has put pen to paper on a deal to join the Cheetahs from the 2025 Currie Cup season. Born in Bethlehem in the Free State, Makhaza

Five capped Junior Boks have been named in a 31-man squad for next month’s U20 Rugby Championship. The Sanzaar tournament will be staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in

Eben Etzebeth makes his long-awaited return to action as Sharks captain in a Springbok-laden team to face Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday night.  Etzebeth starts in a new-look pack